Parents often feel stressed during the plane boarding process because the aisle fills quickly, and kids easily lose patience while waiting in line or standing in the crowded cabin.

From lugging bags to getting through security, travelers already have enough to contend with at the airport. But throw in a ...

Around this time last year, Southwest Airlines announced that it would scrap its signature open-seating model in favor of a more traditional assigned seating system, chipping away at its identity as a ...

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ...